1-ply, and the other being a 7 ply

This info may help..... The following is partial correspondence between Borko and myself last weekend:

(My Question)

Borko,

What would you say the differences are between 2 hinoki blades using the same wood, but one being a 1-ply, and the other being a 7 ply of the same exact thickness? Which one would be faster? Please add any of your thoughts about this question. Thanks.

(Borko's Reply)

Hi Pongcrazy,

Speed of the blade is dependent on several factors:

• Density of the wood
• Thickness of the blade
• Moisture content

With one ply Hinoki blades on the top of all off this we have to take the number of lines per linear inch of its with. So as you can see asking what blade is faster is not an easy thing to do and give the answer. As both blades will be fast I would like to think that one ply will have the edge in terms of hitting flat balls , blocking and game where quick hitting exchanges are needed, while 7 pls will be better for spins and drops and short game at the table .As you move away of the table 4-6 feet 1 ply blade will tend to start fading away while the 7 ply even away of the table will still be in focus and power will be there. So it really depends an what are you going to use it for and what game do you play. One ply blade in time aside from having great feel will become lighter while 7 ply will not loose in its weight so much.One ply blade is used buy the hitter's who like to flat hit but 5,7,9 plys are used buy the spiner's but this is only a general separation.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Borko